Defensive lineman Alfy Hill, the No. 4 prospect on the Charlotte Observer's list of the top 25 college football prospects in North Carolina, will announce this morning that he has committed to Alabama, according to his high school coach.

Hill, who chose the Crimson Tide over the North Carolina Tar Heels after narrowing his list from dozens of offers, is the 20th player to commit to Alabama. He is making his announcement during a news conference in the West Brunswick High School cafeteria in Shallotte, N.C.

The 6-foot-4, 245-pound senior who runs 40-yard dash in 4.5 seconds. He had 112 tackles last season and has 20 in two games so far this season.

Hill is playing both on the line and at linebacker this season.

"We're basically using Alfy in different spots, wherever he can help us the most in a game depending on what the other team does," West Brunswick coach Jimmy Fletcher said.

"His best quality is his size, and the Good Lord blessed him with great speed. As a person, he's a good young man."

The assistant coach who has been Alabama's primary recruiter for Hill is Sal Sunseri, who joined the Tide's staff early this year after serving seven seasons as a defensive line coach with the NFL's Carolina Panthers.

Alabama has 22 commitments if one includes two former signees, linebacker Devonta Bolton and defensive tackle Brandon Lewis, who intend to re-sign with Alabama after playing for East Mississippi Community College.